We all face challenges– trials and hardships that rock us to our core.  Few people have dealt with more health challenges than a friend I met several years ago while running, Dov Siporin.  And even fewer can go through all he does every day, and still exude pure love, positivity, and inspiration.  You can’t meet […]

We all face challenges– trials and hardships that rock us to our core.  Few people have dealt with more health challenges than a friend I met several years ago while running, Dov Siporin.  And even fewer can go through all he does every day, and still exude pure love, positivity, and inspiration.  You can’t meet […]

Every once in awhile you come across someone who instantly inspires you.  Diana Smith of Livy Love Designs is doing that for thousands of her followers on social media and her blog by documenting weight loss journey and workouts. I recently interviewed Diana, and if I could describe her in one word it is simply […]

If you work out, you’ve probably heard of or thought about a heart rate monitor. You may have wondered if you should be using one, but may be intimidated. Trainer Scott Browning says they can really make a difference in your results, if you use it properly. Today he is sharing how to use a […]

I apologize for my absence from Friday until today.  Over the weekend, I ran the St. George Marathon– my third full 26.2 mile race.  Wowza, what an experience and accomplishment for me.  After each race I run, I love to write down my experiences and thoughts.  Here is my 2013 St. George Marathon Race Report. […]

I posted last week on Instagram about my new running shoes and I had a few requests for a review, so here you go!  A full breakdown of this funky looking running shoe. That’s really the best way to describe it.  They are fun-ky looking.  By far the strangest looking running shoe I’ve ever purchased. […]

It’s no secret that if you are active, you will have aches and pains from time to time.  They go hand in hand.  But, what I didn’t know until well into training for my first marathon is that there is something simple you can do from home that can make a huge difference in your […]

Friday I had a very bad day.  I don’t know about you, but when that happens, my brain starts to come up with all sorts of excuses and problems and reasons why I can’t/shouldn’t workout.  Luckily I had already made plans with my best friend, Kristi, to get up and run at 6:30 the next […]

Last night I ran 3.1 miles.  And I felt fan-freaking-tastic. It’s not very far, I realize, especially considering that one 26.2 mile race I got into in October, but given how my poor body has been feeling lately, it’s a big deal for me. This time around training has proved to be quite a challenge. […]